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West Midlands Region

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath – Fradley Junction loop from Tamworth

Road cycling routes

West Midlands Region

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath – Fradley Junction loop from Tamworth

Moderate

31

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Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath – Fradley Junction loop from Tamworth

02:04

40.5km

140m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 40.3 km for 232 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.77 km

Cycling Route

Highlight • Cycleway

2

15.4 km

Trent and Mersey Canal Towpath

Highlight • Trail

Nice quiet part of the canal towpath, the odd dog walker as expected, but a nice varied addition adding a circular walk to a day at the Arboretum.

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3

19.8 km

Fradley Junction

Highlight • Structure

Fradley Junction, where the Coventry Canal meets the Trent & Mersey Canal, hosts a great little café over-looking the canal, with facilities in the courtyard. A pub, nature reserve and …

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4

20.5 km

The Laughing Duck Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Take-away with outdoor, canal-side seating. Open 7 days a week for cooked breakfasts, mid-morning snacks, cakes and coffee.

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5

20.8 km

Fradley Junction

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely place for a coffee

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6

22.3 km

RAF Lichfield

Highlight • Other

7

29.2 km

Whittington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A lovely little village, taking in the Old Police Station, the Old School and the Old Post Office.

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40.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

15.3 km

1.16 km

1.14 km

665 m

444 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

17.5 km

349 m

197 m

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